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Editorial Board
Jacqueline C. Stocking, RN, MSN, MBA, CMTE, CEN, CFRN, FP-C, CCP-C, NREMT-P, Corresponding Editor
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General Information
Air Medical Journal ISSN (1067-991X) is published bimonthly by Elsevier Inc., 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010-1710. Months of issue are January, March, May, July, September, and November. Bu...
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| Ask the CAMTS |
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Human Patient Simulators
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) accreditation standards, since the first edition, have specified initial and ongoing education criteria for medical personnel. In r...
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Eileen Frazer
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Experimental Studies in Air Medical Research
This article is the 18th in a multipart series designed to assist readers, particularly novices, in the area of clinical research. This article is focused on the process of developing a new research p...
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Scott T. Youngquist,
Chris Gee
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7-9
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Blast Lung Injury in a 20-Year-Old Man after a Home Explosion
A large family home exploded after a propane leak ignited. Initial reports from the scene noted that 11 people were injured, with many sustaining critical injuries. Immediately, multiple helicopter em...
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Steven Buhrer,
Peter Tilney
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10-12
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The Smoking Gun: Patient Confidentiality
We departed the chaotic scene and within minutes were landing to deliver our patient to the trauma team. My partner needed a cigarette and left me to clean up as he walked outside for a smoke and dire...
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John R. Clark
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Rocuronium Versus Succinylcholine for Rapid Sequence Intubation
Seupaul RA, Jones JH. Does succinylcholine maximize intubating conditions better than rocuronium for rapid sequence intubation?Ann Emerg Med. 2011;57:301-2.
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Daniel Hankins
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Forum
As I sit down to write to all of my fellow air medical and critical care transport professionals, it strikes me that this is a significant point in our “comindustry.” We have all recounted our history...
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Concern Network
The Concern Network shares verified information to alert medical transport programs when an accident/incident has occurred. Both air and ground programs are encouraged to participate. If you have ques...
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Certification Review
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Jill Johnson
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The MedEvac
Into the blue, the black, the grey Into the skies of night, of day To cities, mountains, the towns big and small The Medevac goes to answer the call When lives hang in the balance, needing critical ca...
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Mary Ann K. Melville
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CCTMC Goes Back to Music City for 20th Anniversary
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Monica Newman,
Pat Petersen,
Karen Wojdyla
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Hypoxia Symptoms during Altitude Training in Professional Iranian Fighter Pilots
Abstract: Introduction: Susceptibility to hypoxia is influenced by a multitude of factors, including fatigue, physical activity, illnesses, ambient temperature, rate of ascent, destination altitude, m...
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Babak Alagha,
Shervin Ahmadbeigy,
Seyed Ali Javad Moosavi,
Seyed Mahmood Jalali
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Propofol Infusion for the Retrieval of the Acutely Psychotic Patient
Abstract: Transporting acutely psychotic patients is hazardous because of the risks they present to themselves, escorting staff, and aircraft. Various strategies have been proposed, usually involving ...
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Richard Chalwin
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Medical Flight Crew Perceived Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Related Characteristics
Abstract: Introduction: Flight crews who provide stabilization and care for patients during air medical flights represent a specialty group, with unique safety, physical environment, and weather conce...
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Sarah Cobb,
Teresa Russo,
Mary Kutash,
Robyn Kellems
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Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Ventricular Septal Rupture
Abstract: Transporting patients with an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a fairly common practice for most critical care transport teams. When a STEMI is complicated by ventricula...
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Michael Sahjian,
Rich Ventriglia,
Lauri Bolton
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Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis: It Can Take Your Breath Away
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a cause of vomiting in infants. Classically, infants with HPS present with nonbilious projectile vomiting resulting from progressive gastric outlet obstruction. ...
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Cody R. Tigges,
Michael T. Bigham
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